Operating in 1976, SAE Institute offers a number of courses revolving around Creative Media. It was first known as a college offering education in Audio Engineering as the owner was a record producer and sound engineer. Up to this day, SAE, although based in Australia, has a total of 53 campuses spread over the globe in 27 countries.

Courses at SAE are accredited by the Australian Government. Moreover, SAE emphasizes in the practicality of what the students learn so that the knowledge learned can be put to use. As for the programs, SAE offers fast-track learning for students who aspire to work and embark on a career earlier. In just two years, by participating intensively in the program, students will have the qualifications needed to work and be employed.

Courses are divided into the following areas of study: Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Web & Mobile. The degrees, on the other hand, revolve around bachelor degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Accreditations are given by the Commonwealth of Australia Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA). As for the vocational degrees, courses are accredited by the Commonwealth of Australia Australian Skills Quality Authority (AQSA).

Campuses in Australia are situated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. Meanwhile, SAE is also located in Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, France, Germany, and many more. SAE Institute of Australia stands out when it comes to facilities offered. If students are studying Audio, there is a Studio-1 Pro Control Mixing Console to ease recording process. Other facilities include a library, art room, film crane, and live room.